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Start offline, but after time go online
Question is in the subject... and here is why. I had dropbox client on main disk (C:) and syncing on external USB drive (D:) When drive was disconnected, the client assumed I deleted everything and done that accordingly. Now, I am syncing to the main drive and (because of lost trust) backing up to external drive. But main…
Beta Build 182.3.6279
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86…
File Provider upgrade is Beta or not?
New Apple MacBook Pro M2. Installed Dropbox, then see a message in the Dropbox app to upgrade to the new Apple File Provider API. There was no mention that this would be a Beta update, but after the update there is a Beta tag in the Dropbox app (window top left) which wasn't there before. Chat support had some unusual…
Stable Build 181.4.5678
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes including the following: Features in this update: * Mac updates now trigger an automatic restart of the Dropbox desktop app if a crash was detected in the previous version. Fixed in this update: * Fixed a bug that caused the…
No more overlay icons in Windows Explorer
Since the las update to the Windows app this week, I don't see the overlay icons on any of my 3 computers, 2 Windows 10 and 1 Windows 11. I check the order onthe registry and is ok, with the Dropbox entries above. And now I see in Windows Explorer an status column with an icon con all the Dropbox content, like OneDrive. An…
textClipping file is EMPTY
I am running Dropbox v181.5515 on OS X 13.5 and a .textClipping file shows zero bytes. Yes, I read that there's an issue, but when I click on this particular file in the Finder, it shows "Clipping contents: unknown." This file is supposed to have content, and I am worried that this issue is more widespread than just me or…
Beta Build 182.3.6273
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86…
Why am i getting conflicted copies when using git commands onMacOS Ventura with Dropbox desktop app
I've been working with the git command on my local machine and using dropbox-backed storage /folders for years with no issue. I upgraded to a Mac Studio and MacOS Ventura. When I did that, I went back to coding, but discovered a number of conflicted files were created while Dropbox indexed my folder on the new machine. Is…
"A JavaScript error occurred in the main process"
Initially Capture was working on a Windows 10 laptop, then I believe that the user attempted a reinstall of Capture without realizing it, and now the laptop is unable to run Capture: Javascript error "Uncaught Exception: Error: \\?\C:\Program…
"The operation can’t be completed" error when trying to delete a folder on macOS
I am on Mac OS Monterey running dropbox basic. When I try to delete a folder I get the error message 'The operation can’t be completed because “Folder name” needs to be downloaded.' Also my sync icons are not showing at all. If I add or delete files they the changes sync. If I create a folder it also syncs - but I cannot…
Grey X next to files. What does it mean, and what can I do?
There is an X to the left of the dropbox files. all files are the same. If you know how to solve it, please help me thanks
Can we stream files with local apps on the computer, without syncing the files first?
I've been looking everywhere and could not quite find the answer but I think it's currently not possible. I want to stream files from my Dropbox account through the Windows desktop client to apps on my PC. Mainly videos and audio files but I dont see why streaming needs to be limited to those. Currently, the client…
File Explorer not syncing, cannot uninstall/reinstall
Hello, I've just changed computers, and now my Dropbox files fail to sync to the File Explorer folder. Here is what I have tried so far: -I have made sure there is plenty of space in my Dropbox. -I have made sure the new PC is linked to my Dropbox account. (But it says that the most recent activity was "about a week ago".)…
My Dropbox app isn't working as expected, the icon does nothing.
Hello - The Dropbox icon in my application menu sends me to my Dropbox file list in Finder. And that's all it does. I run a Mac and lost the Dropbox icon/functionality in the Menu Bar when I updated to Monterey. I revisit the problem periodically, reinstall Dropbox, get frustrated and give up for a while. I just realized…
Beta Build 182.3.6250
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86…
Getting an error when clicking on a folder on my Mac
While I have access to my DB files online, when I click on the folder, it says "the folder XXXX can't be opened because you don't have permission to see the content" ! How can I fix the issue?
How to install the Dropbox folder on the drive of my choice?
I want to install my Dropbox folder onto my new computer. My Dropbox folder is 1.5 Terabytes, consisting of my iTunes library. My c: drive is only 1 Terabyte, so I need to install the Dropbox folder to my d: drive, which is 6 Terabytes. However, it seems Dropbox will only install to c: drive, even if I change the default…
How can I use Dropbox without Syncing everything on all of my devices?
I've just logged in to dropbox and everything on my PC has now been synced to Dropbox. If I unsync it, it logs me out. If I log back in it just resyncs. I've deleted files from my Dropbox and it's deleted them from my PC. Does anybody know how to prevent this please?
Delete Prompt . . . REDO the Undo
I previously selected the option to no longer have to confirm that I wanted to delete a file. NOW, I would like to re-activate that option and once again have to confirm before deleting a file. After checking with SUPPORT, I was told that's not an option right now.
Can an application/program stored on dropbox be executed directly?
Can an application/program stored on dropbox be executed directly?
I can't install the Dropbox desktop app on my new MacBook Air
MacBook Air 2023 , can't installed dropbox desktop app, can't complete setting
Lost Dropbox shortcut in Locations
Just installed DB 162.4.5419 on my Mbk Air M1 (Montery 12.6.1) and it created a shortcut labelled 'Dropbox' in Locations in the Finder Sidebar - NOT in favorites as previous. I gather this is to be the new system. Fair enough. However I attempted to move this shortcut to favorites - I know, should have left it alone - and…
Beta Build 182.3.6226
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Mac OS X Standard Installer (Universal) Offline Installer (Intel) Offline Installer (Apple Silicon) Linux x86_64 Offline Installer x86…
Dropbox desktop app (NOT S mode)
Everytime I try any link to download the dropbox desktop app, the only file I get is for S mode. I am NOT running in S mode. How do I get the regular desktop app for Windows? Every location I've been to results in the following file: dropboxInstaller.exe (658 KB) Anyone who can point me in the direction of the desktop app…
Dropbox won't start on MacBook.
Dropbox won't start on my MacBook anymore. It worked for years, but suddenly it stopped. When I click on the icon in the top bar, it used to show recent files, access to files, etc. Now it jus shows a block with an animation and says "Starting", but nothing happens. I've re-installed Dropbox, altered permissions to Full…
Dropbox for Mac says "Beta" but it's not a beta + bug
I have Dropbox v180.4.4912 installed on a Macbook Pro M1 with macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c). The Dropbox dropdown says "Beta" in the upper left corner, but I have Early Releases turned off on my account. (Also, there's a bug that truncates the avatar in the upper right.) Am I missing something? Are the M1 releases still "beta"…
Mac - Changed User Name
Hello I recently changed the name of the User on my Desktop Mac from apple to a different one. Since then I have tried to uninstall and reinstall Dropbox repeatedly but it keeps looking for a non-existent folder: /Users/apple/.dropbox It then tells me it Couldn't start Dropbox and gives me an error file to send to Dropbox…
How can I remove a folder from my computer, but keep it in my online Dropbox?
oh good, I have a problem. I have a Dropbox folder, let's assume I downloaded it to my computer, when I delete it a window appears reporting that if I delete it on my machine it will also delete it in the cloud Dropbox, but that's not what I want , I want to delete it on my computer and keep it in dropbox, from what I…
Dropbox syncing takes forever sometimes. And sync check-marks keep disappearing.
We have issues with our company Dropbox, where checkmarks/cloud sync icons sometimes disappear and reappear. Also, the right mouse click options (online-only, share, make available offline, etc.) keep disappearing. Sometimes you have to wait for a long time or restart your laptop multiple times for it to work properly…
Not all files are available offline on MacBook
I have a question about Dropbox synchronization on the MacBook. If I recall correctly, a few months ago, I read that there have been significant changes to Dropbox, and as a result, files are no longer necessarily stored offline. But this bothers me a lot. Although I have set the synchronization settings to store all…

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